The Criminal and Traffic Department hears all misdemeanor criminal cases, ordinance violations, and traffic/parking violations that occur within Wayne County, Ohio. Unlike most other municipal courts, we serve 14 different agencies and have the authority to conduct preliminary hearings in felony cases.

The Civil and Small Claims Departments hear all noncriminal, civil cases. The Civil Department hears cases where the amount in dispute does not exceed $15,000, while the Small Claims Department hears cases not to exceed $6,000 and the transactions occurred, the property is located in, or the defendant lives in Wayne County, Ohio.